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Africa's Talking

by Africa's Talking · Nairobi, Kenya · Since 2010

Unified API platform for SMS, USSD, voice and airtime applications in Africa.

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Starting price
On request
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
3.9
transparency & India fit

What is Africa's Talking?

Africa's Talking is sms & otp platforms from Africa's Talking, based in Nairobi, Kenya and has been building software since 2010. Unified API platform for SMS, USSD, voice and airtime applications in Africa.

SMS platforms send promotional and transactional messages, OTPs and RCS rich messages through Indian telecom routes. DLT registration, template approval and delivery rates matter more than the interface.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +16 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Africa's Talking features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Africa's Talking adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • DLT header and template management
  • Transactional and promotional routes
  • OTP APIs with fallback to voice
  • RCS business messaging
  • Delivery reports and analytics
  • Unicode and vernacular support
  • Scheduling and personalisation
  • CRM and ERP integrations

Africa's Talking pricing

Entry price

On request

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Africa's Talking charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on africastalking.com.

Specifications

Category
SMS & OTP platforms
Vendor
Africa's Talking
Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya
Founded
2010
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
On request
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Africa's Talking — frequently asked questions

What is Africa's Talking?+

Africa's Talking is sms & otp platforms by Africa's Talking. Unified API platform for SMS, USSD, voice and airtime applications in Africa.

How much does Africa's Talking cost?+

Africa's Talking is a paid product. Check Africa's Talking's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.

Does Africa's Talking offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Africa's Talking. Confirm the current trial terms on Africa's Talking's official site.

Is Africa's Talking made in India?+

No. Africa's Talking is developed by Africa's Talking in Nairobi, Kenya.

Who is Africa's Talking best suited for?+

Africa's Talking suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for sms & otp platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Africa's Talking?+

Popular alternatives in sms & otp platforms include Gupshup, MSG91, Exotel. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Africa's Talking deployed?+

Africa's Talking is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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